News & Analysis

Note from the Instructor: Qualifying for and Calculating the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) adjustment for FY 2015

November 18, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

This week in Medicare updates

November 11, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include the Physician Fee Schedule and OPPS final rules. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

Note from the Instructor: CMS Releases OPPS Final Rule

November 11, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about the OPPS final rule. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

This week in Medicare updates

November 4, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include payment changes for home health agencies and OIG’s 2015 work plan. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

Note from the instructor: Summary of potential adjustments to Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) payment for inpatient hospital discharges during FY 2015, Part II

November 4, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about FY 2015 IPPS payments for inpatient discharges. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

HIPAA Q&A: Disclosure of PHI and confidentiality agreements

November 1, 2014
HIM Briefings

Q: If someone calls a facility to schedule an appointment for a patient, is it a violation of HIPAA to admit the patient receives care at the practice? For example, the practice where I work often helps victims of domestic abuse.

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